Game Server Programmer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Reside in Japan during employment
• •University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• •3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• •2+ years of professional experience developing game servers
• •Solid software engineering abilities
• •Strong experience with C++ and C#
• •Good experience in a variety of programming languages used to create peripheral server-side systems
• •Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.)
• •At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above
• •English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters)
• •Experience in one or multiple of the following: Multiplayer integration with Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
• •Experience in one or multiple of the following: Creation and deployment of server builds for Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
• •Experience in one or multiple of the following: Networking and network protocols
• •Experience in one or multiple of the following: Knowledge of and ability to create network protocols used for multiplayer games
• •Experience in one or multiple of the following: Development and integration of custom peripheral server-side systems (lobby, matchmaking, ranking, etc.)
• •Ability to write clean, readable, performant code and design the architecture around it
• •Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• •Excellent written and verbal communication
• •Knowledge of existing optimization techniques
• •Focus on performance and performance analysis
• •Strong math skills
• •Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions
• •Eager to both provide and receive constructive feedback for continual growth
• •Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes
• •Strong personal time management
• •Experience implementing real-time networking in games
• •Knowledge of all the quirks of low-level networking
• •Live and breathe C++
• •Not afraid to deep-dive into any network protocol implementation
• •Implemented fair share of lobby and matchmaking systems
• •Implement multiplayer and networked features
• •Make server builds of the game
• •Create standalone peripheral systems (lobby, matchmaking, etc.)
• •Design, test, and debug own code without assistance from other engineers
• •Capable of analyzing network traffic as part of problem-solving and debugging
• •Break down large features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete them
• •Decipher and understand complex systems
• •Mentor engineers in engine development best practices
• •Develop system with a strong focus on optimization and performance
• •Confidently communicate with all members of the company
• •Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner
• •Write clear, maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineers
• •Raise all blockers when they arise to the project lead
• •Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn
• •Implement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
• •Take ownership of large areas of the code base and large complex features
• •Take ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebase
• •Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely manner
• •Determine large feature feasibility and propose solutions
• •Provide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestions
• •Provide code review analysis that uses all relevant experience to foresee problems with design and implementation
• •Ability to review code from other engineers and ensure they meet quality expectations
• •Work on network-related systems
• •Work on the game itself, ensuring a smooth multiplayer experience
• •Focus on peripheral systems used to support the gaming experience, like lobbies, matchmaking, and ranking systems
• •Work on network optimization
• •Help and support server-build deployments
• •Work on low-level parts of game engines affecting the quality of the multiplayer experience
• •Work 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday with core hours between 11:00 and 16:00 (excluding a 1-hour break)
• •May require you to work onsite on specific occasions when using highly specialized equipment

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience with some of the following languages: Go, Java, shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• •Experience with other game engines such as Unreal, Unity, open source engines, or others
• •At least 3 years of experience in the video game industry
• •Worked on at least 1 released game